Search for dissertations about: "innate-like lymphocyte"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words innate-like lymphocyte.

2. 1. Genetics and functions of innate-like lymphocyte subsets

   Author : Julia Rolf; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : innate-like lymphocyte; CD1d; autoimmunity; genetic mapping; microarray; Salmonella infection;

   Abstract : The immune system contains three different branches: innate immunity, adaptive immunity and innate-like lymphocytes that share properties both with the innate and adaptive immune cells. The innate-like lymphocytes have the capacity to rapidly become activated by invading pathogens and also to modulate immune responses and thereby inhibit or promote inflammation. READ MORE

4. 2. Invariant T cell subsets in immune defense of oral mucosa and skin

   Author : Michał J Sobkowiak; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Innate-like T lymphocytes such as mucosa-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells recognize antigens presented by MR1 and CD1d molecules, respectively. As MR1 presents microbial riboflavin metabolite antigens, and CD1d presents endogenous or microbial glycolipid antigens, MAIT cells and iNKT cells survey the non-protein fraction of the potential antigenic universe. READ MORE

5. 3. Role of innate cellular immunity in the immunopathogenesis of HIV-1 infection in Uganda

   Author : Proscovia Naluyima Sekiziyivu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The global epidemic of HIV has resulted in more than 34 million deaths and currently 36.9 million HIV-infected people worldwide. Uganda has an HIV prevalence of 7.3%, equating to about 1. READ MORE